Combined effect of compassionate and uncompassionate self-responding on Chinese college students' mental health during the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: a response surface analysis.

Background: The initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic significantly deteriorated mental health, especially among college students. Self-compassion has demonstrated benefits for psychological outcomes such as depressive symptoms, life satisfaction, posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), and posttraumatic growth (PTG). Notably, existing literature suggests that the protective and vulnerable aspects within the Self-Compassion Scale, namely, compassionate and uncompassionate self-responding (CSR and USR), can coexist within individuals and influence their mental health through various coexisting patterns. However, this process has not been sufficiently explored.Objective: This study aimed to explore the combined effects of CSR and USR on college students' depressive symptoms, life satisfaction, PTSS, and PTG during the initial wave of the pandemic.Method: In this cross-sectional study, 4450 Chinese college students (51.9% females, Mage = 20.58 years, SD = 1.49) completed self-report measures amid the COVID-19 pandemic's initial wave in 2020. Response surface analyses were utilised to investigate the combined effects of CSR and USR.Results: Simultaneously increased CSR and USR were associated with a slight increase in depressive symptoms, PTSS, and life satisfaction, but a substantial increase in PTG. Conversely, increased CSR and decreased USR were associated with a considerable decrease in depressive symptoms and PTSS, a significant increase in life satisfaction, and a moderate increase in PTG.Conclusions: CSR and USR demonstrated protective and vulnerable impacts, respectively. It is imperative to analyse their combined effects as an interactive system and consider the specific characteristics of different psychological responses.

Increased CSR and decreased USR were associated with less depressive symptoms and PTSS as well as more life satisfaction.CSR mitigated the negative effects of USR on depressive symptoms, life satisfaction, and PTSS.Simultaneously increased CSR and USR were associated with a substantial increase in PTG.

Psychometric properties of the Children's Revised Impact of Event Scale (CRIES-8) among refugee adolescents from Afghanistan, Syria, and Somalia.

Background: High levels of post-traumatic stress are well documented among refugees. Yet, refugee adolescents display high heterogeneity in their type of trauma and symptom levels.Objective: Following the recurrent plea for validated trauma screening tools, this study investigated the psychometric properties of the Children's Revised Impact of Event Scale (CRIES-8) among refugee adolescents from Afghanistan (n = 148), Syria (n = 234), and Somalia (n = 175) living in Europe.Method: The model fit for the confirmatory factor structures was tested, as well as measurement invariance between the three groups. The robustness of results was evaluated by testing measurement invariance between recently arrived and settled adolescents, and between different response labelling options. Reliability (α, ω, and ordinal α), criterion validity, and prevalence estimates were calculated.Results: The intrusion subscale showed a better stable model fit than the avoidance subscale, but the two-factor structure was mainly supported. Configural measurement invariance was achieved between Afghan and Somali adolescents, and strong measurement invariance between Syrian and Somali adolescents. The results were robust considering the time living in the host country and response labelling styles. Reliability was low among Afghan and Syrian adolescents (.717-.856), whereas it was higher among Somali adolescents (.831-.887). The total score had medium-sized correlations with emotional problems (.303-.418) and low correlations with hyperactivity (.077-.155). There were statistically significant differences in symptom prevalence: Afghan adolescents had higher prevalence (55.5%) than Syrian (42.8%) and Somali (37%) adolescents, and unaccompanied refugee minors had higher symptom prevalence (63.5%) than accompanied adolescents (40.7%).Conclusions: This study mostly supports the use of the CRIES-8 among adolescents from Afghanistan, Syria, and Somalia, and even comparative analyses of group means. Variation in reliability estimates, however, makes diagnostic predictions difficult, as the risk of misclassification is high.

We investigated the psychometric properties of the 8-item Children's Revised Impact of Event Scale (CRIES-8) among refugee adolescents from Afghanistan, Syria, and Somalia living in Europe.We found support for the CRIES-8 as a suitable assessment tool for Afghan, Syrian, and Somali adolescents.The reliability of the CRIES-8 was low among Afghan and Syrian adolescents, whereas among Somali adolescents, reliability was higher.

Traumatic stress, active engagement and resilience in first responders and civilians in the outbreak of war.

Background: The outbreak of war in Israel on 7 October and the unique events of that day have presented unprecedented challenges to first responders (FRs), who are professionally trained to engage in providing assistance in such circumstances. Moreover, while research demonstrates the long-term psychological consequences of FRs, little is known regarding how FR's engagement in providing assistance relates to stress and resilience levels as events continue to unfold.Objective: The current study examined the relationship between traumatic stress symptoms (TSS) and resilience levels among FRs and controls during the first weeks of the Iron Swords war, while focusing on the moderating role of active engagement in providing assistance.Method: Data were collected during the first month of the Iron Swords war from 374 participants living in Southern Israel, of whom 77 (20.6%) were FRs. All participants filled out scales assessing TSS and resilience and provided relevant background information.Results: High TSS levels were associated with reduced resilience in FRs and non-FRs. Moreover, both the study group and active engagement were significant moderators for the TSS-resilience link, which was insignificant among FRs who provided assistance and for civilians who did not provide assistance. However, the TSS-resilience association remained significant for FRs who did not engage in providing assistance and for civilians who did.Conclusions: Our findings highlight the importance of examining the extent to which FRs act in line with their duties during times of adverse stress. Clinical interventions aimed towards FRs who did not engage in providing assistance are needed and should focus on the extent to which their moral values, beliefs and expectations are met, as these appear critical parameters in preserving resilience.

First responders report increased traumatic stress and reduced resilience.Active engagement moderated first responders' traumatic stress­resilience link.Findings are discussed in the context of potentially morally injurious events.

Overcoming the civil wars: the role of attachment styles between the impact of war and psychological symptoms and post-traumatic growth among Libyan citizens.

Background: Civil wars in Libya have impacted the mental health of the general population. The ways in which individuals cope with traumatic events are influenced by several psychological variables.Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate how post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) are associated with psychological symptoms and post-traumatic growth (PTG), and to evaluate the role of avoidant and anxious attachment dimensions as mediators in these associations, among Libyan citizens.Method: Three-hundred participants (147 females; age 31.0 ± 8.4 years) completed the Impact of Event Scale - Revised, Experiences in Close Relationships, Patient Health Questionnaire, and Post-traumatic Growth Inventory - Short Form.Results: The structural equation model revealed that insecure attachment dimensions mediated the association between PTSS and psychological symptoms and PTG. PTSS were positively associated with psychological symptoms, PTG, and both insecure attachment dimensions. Insecure attachment dimensions were positively associated with psychological symptoms and negatively with PTG.Conclusion: The present findings contribute to growing empirical research on the roles of insecure attachment dimensions in the association between the impact of war, psychological symptoms, and PTG.

Insecure attachment dimensions mediated the association between the impact of war and psychological symptoms, as well as posttraumatic growth, among Libyan citizens.Higher psychological symptoms were negatively correlated with posttraumatic growth.Psychological interventions should consider insecure attachment dimensions, when evaluating the consequences of prolonged and repeated wars.

Antecedente de depresión, síntomas de estrés postraumático, apoyo social percibido: prediciendo la depresión posparto / History of depression, post-traumatic stress symptoms, perceived social support: predicting postpartum depression

Objetivo: Describir y analizar si el apoyo social percibido modera la relación entre antecedente de depresión (AD) o síntomas de trastorno de estrés postraumático (TEPT) y desarrollo de síntomas de depresión posparto (SDPP), evaluado prospectivamente. Método: Diseño longitudinal de tres tiempos: antes del parto (n = 458), primer mes posparto (n = 406) y tercer mes posparto (n = 426). Se utilizaron la Escala de Depresión Posparto de Edimburgo (EPDS), la Escala de Síntomas de Estrés Postraumático (PCL-C) y la Escala de Apoyo Social Percibido (MOS). Se realizó un análisis de ocho modelos jerárquicos de regresión lineal múltiple, por cada tiempo de evaluación en el estudio. Resultados: Se encontró una asociación significativa entre síntomas de TEPT y puntaje de SDPP en los tres tiempos. El apoyo social percibido es un factor protector significativo para los SDPP en los tiempos 1 y 2, mientras que el AD es un factor de riesgo significativo en los tiempos 2 y 3. Los resultados no apoyan las hipótesis de interacción. Conclusiones: El apoyo social es un factor protector significativo, que puede disminuir los SDPP; sin embargo, disminuye con el tiempo. El apoyo social no logra revertir la asociación de los síntomas de TEPT con el puntaje en SDPP.

Objective: Describe and analyze if the perceived social support moderates the relationship between depression history or post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and the development of symptoms of postpartum depression, prospectively evaluated. Method: Longitudinal design of three times: before partum (n = 458), one month (n = 458) and 3 months postpartum (n = 458). The version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), the version of the PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version (PCL-C), and the version of the Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey (MOS) were used. Analysis of eight hierarchical multiple linear regression models. Results: A significant association was found between symptoms of post-traumatic stress and postpartum depression, in the three times measured. The perceived social support variable was found to be a significant protective factor for perinatal depression in times 1 and 2, and history of depression was significant in times 2 and 3. The results do not support the interaction hypothesis. Conclusions: Social support is a significant protective factor, which can reduce the symptoms of postpartum depression, nevertheless the significance decreases over time. However, social support fails to reverse the association of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms with symptoms of postpartum depression score.

Consecuencias psicológicas del aislamiento social y su vinculación con el funcionamiento psicológico positivo

Objetivo. Evaluar los efectos psicológicos del aislamiento social (síntomas de estrés postraumático) asociados a la situación mundial de pandemia y la posible asociación con el funcionamiento psicológico positivo. Método. Se realizó un estudio transversal con 440 participantes entre 18 y 65 años (M = 35.25), a través de un muestreo por conveniencia. Se recogieron datos sociodemográficos, convivencia y ocupación. La información se recogió en formato en línea, entre abril y julio de 2020. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo y comparativo de las variables. Resultados. Se observó una relación entre Aislamiento Social y Síntomas de estrés post traumáticos. El funcionamiento psicológico positivo se correlacionó de manera inversa con el aislamiento social y los síntomas de estrés post traumático, los que son más evidentes en las franjas de edad intermedia y mayor (36-50 y 51-65). El funcionamiento psicológico positivo mostró niveles más elevados en el grupo de 51-65 años y en participantes del interior del país. Los síntomas de ansiedad y depresión fueron mayores en jóvenes (de 18-25 años), mujeres, residentes de ciudad y personas que viven con sus padres. Estos datos pueden aportar a las estrategias de tratamientos que intenten reducir los síntomas psicológicos del aislamiento por COVID-19, basado en los recursos psicológicos.

Objective. Evaluate the psychological effects of social isolation (post-traumatic stress symptoms) associated with the global pandemic situation and the possible association with positive psychological functioning. Method. The design was a cross-sectional study with 440 participants between 18 and 65 years old (M = 35.25) selected through convenience sampling. Sociodemographic, coexistence and occupation data were collected. The information was collected online, between April and July 2020. A descriptive and comparative analysis of the variables was carried out. Results. A relationship between Social Isolation and Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms was observed. Positive psychological functioning was inversely correlated with social isolation and post-traumatic stress symptoms, which are more evident in the middle and older age ranges (36-50 and 51-65). Positive psychological functioning showed higher levels in the 51-65 age group and in participants from the interior of the country. Symptoms of anxiety and depression were greater in young people (18-25 years old), women, city residents, and people living with their parents. These data can inform treatment strategies that attempt to reduce the psychological symptoms of COVID-19 isolation, based on psychological resources.

Understanding links between maternal perinatal posttraumatic stress symptoms and infant socioemotional and physical health.

Maternal posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) are associated with adverse consequences for older children, but very few studies have examined links between perinatal maternal PTSS and infant outcomes. Trauma exposure and psychopathology, including PTSS, is often heightened for women during pregnancy through 1 year postpartum. Therefore, the perinatal period may be a critical time for understanding the risk maternal PTSS and other mental health factors pose to the socioemotional and physical health of infants. The present study explored the relation between maternal PTSS and infant socioemotional and physical health problems in a sample of racially and ethnically diverse mother-infant dyads (N = 295) assessed prenatally and at 12 months postpartum. This study also examined whether there are: (1) moderating effects of maternal depressive symptoms and parenting stress on these associations and (2) indirect effects of PTSS on infant outcomes through observed maternal sensitivity. Results indicated that postpartum depressive symptoms and parenting stress, rather than PTSS, were associated with greater infant socioemotional health problems. However, prenatal PTSS were associated with greater infant physical health problems when mothers also reported clinically significant levels of postpartum depressive symptoms. Maternal sensitivity was not associated with maternal PTSS, depressive symptoms, or parenting stress, nor was it related to infant socioemotional and physical health; thus, maternal sensitivity was not tested as an intermediary mechanism linking maternal mental health with infant outcomes. Implications for promoting maternal mental health in the perinatal period to bolster socioemotional and physical health of infants are discussed.

Los síntomas de estrés materno postraumático (PTSS) se asocian con consecuencias adversas para niños de mayor edad, pero pocos estudios han examinado las conexiones entre PTSS materno perinatal y los resultados en el infante. El estar expuesta al trauma y la sicopatología de este, incluyendo PTSS, a menudo se intensifican más en el caso de mujeres durante el embarazo y hasta un año después del parto. Por tanto, el período perinatal pudiera ser un omento crítico para comprender el riesgo que el PTSS materno y otros factores de salud mental presentan para la salud socioemocional y física de los infantes. Este estudio exploró la relación entre el PTSS materno y los problemas de salud socioemocional y física del infante en un grupo muestra de díadas madre-infante racial y étnicamente diversas (N = 295), evaluadas prenatalmente y a los 12 meses después del parto. Este estudio también examinó si hay: (1) efectos moderadores de los síntomas depresivos maternos y el estrés de crianza sobre estas asociaciones y (2) efectos indirectos de PTSS sobre los resultados en el infante a través de la observada sensibilidad materna. Los resultados indican que los síntomas depresivos y el estrés de crianza, en vez de PTSS, estaban asociados con mayores problemas de salud socioemocional del infante. Sin embargo, el PTSS se asoció con mayores problemas de salud física en el infante cuando las madres también reportaron niveles clínicamente significativos de síntomas depresivos. No se corroboró el que la sensibilidad materna fuera un mecanismo intermediario de conexión entre PTSS y otros factores de salud mental materna y resultados en el infante.

Les symptômes des stress posttraumatique (SPT) maternel sont liés à des conséquences adverses pour les enfants plus âgés mais peu d'études ont examiné les liens entre le SPT périnatal maternel et les résultats sur les nourrissons. L'exposition au trauma et la psychopathologie, y compris le SPT, est souvent accrues pour les femmes durant la grossesse jusqu'à un an après la naissance. Par conséquent la période périnatale peut être un moment critique pour la compréhension du risque que posent le SPT maternel et d'autres facteurs de santé mentale à la santé socio-émotionnelle et physique des nourrissons. Cette étude a exploré la relation entre le SPT maternel et les problèmes socio-émotionnels et physiques des nourrissons chez un échantillon de dyades mère-nourrisson racialement et ethniquement diverses (N = 295) évaluées au stade prénatal et à 12 mois après la naissance. Cette étude a aussi examiné s'il existait : (1) des effets modérateurs de symptômes dépressifs maternels et du stress de parentage sur ces associations et (2) des effets indirects de SPT sur les résultats du nourrisson à travers une sensibilité maternelle observée. Les résultats ont indiqué que les symptômes dépressifs postpartum et le stress de parentage, plus que le SPT, étaient liés à des problèmes plus élevés de santé socio-émotionnels du nourrisson. Cependant le SPT prénatal était lié à de plus grands problèmes de santé physique du nourrisson quand les mères faisaient aussi état de niveaux cliniquement élevés de symptômes dépressifs postpartum. La sensibilité maternelle n'était pas liée au SPT maternel, aux symptômes dépressifs ou au stress de parentage, et n'était pas non plus liée à la santé socio-émotionnelle et physique du nourrisson. Donc la sensibilité maternelle n'a pas testée comme mécanisme intermédiaire liant la santé mentale maternelle aux résultats du nourrisson. Les implications pour la promotion de la santé mentale maternelle dans la période périnatale afin de soutenir la santé socio-émotionnelle et physique des nourrissons sont discutées.

Profiles in COVID-19: peritraumatic stress symptoms and their relation with death anxiety, anxiety sensitivity, and emotion dysregulation.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic might be experienced as an ongoing traumatic event and could result in peritraumatic stress symptoms. Evidence implies that individuals' levels of death anxiety, anxiety sensitivity, and difficulties in emotion regulation may contribute to their peritraumatic stress symptomatology in the aftermath of trauma exposure. Objective: The current study aimed to explore these hypotheses in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: An online survey was conducted among a convenience sample of 846 Israeli adults from April 2 to 19 April 2020. COVID-19-related stressors, death anxiety, anxiety sensitivity, difficulties in emotion regulation, and peritraumatic stress symptoms were assessed via self-report questionnaires. Results: Analyses indicated significant relations between death anxiety, anxiety sensitivity, and emotion regulation difficulties, on the one hand, and peritraumatic stress symptoms, on the other. Three distinct profiles were identified. Furthermore, profile type - namely having low, medium, and high levels of death anxiety, anxiety sensitivity, and emotion dysregulation - had a significant effect in explaining peritraumatic stress symptoms. Conclusions: Results suggest that during the pandemic, levels of death anxiety, anxiety sensitivity, and emotion dysregulation may explain heterogeneity in individuals' trauma-related symptomatology.

Antecedentes: La pandemia del COVID-19 podría ser experimentada como un evento traumático en curso y podría resultar en síntomas de estrés peritraumático. La evidencia implica que los niveles individuales de la ansiedad por la muerte, la sensibilidad de la ansiedad, y las dificultades en la regulación emocional podrían contribuir a su sintomatología del estrés peritraumático en las secuelas de la exposición al trauma.Objetivo: El presente estudio buscó explorar estas hipótesis en el contexto de la pandemia del COVID-19.Método: Se realizó una encuesta en línea en una muestra por conveniencia de 846 adultos israelíes desde el 2 al 19 de abril de 2020. Los estresores relacionados al COVID-19, la ansiedad por la muerte, la sensibilidad de ansiedad, las dificultades en la regulación emocional, y los síntomas de estrés peritraumático fueron evaluados por medio de cuestionarios de auto-reporte.Resultados: Los análisis indicaron relaciones significativas entre la ansiedad por la muerte, la sensibilidad de la ansiedad, y las dificultades de regulación emocional, por un lado, y los síntomas de estrés peritraumático, por el otro lado. Tres perfiles distintivos fueron identificados. Además, el tipo de perfil ­ específicamente tener niveles bajos, medios, y altos de ansiedad por la muerte, sensibilidad de la ansiedad, y desregulación emocional ­ tuvieron un efecto significativo en explicar los síntomas de estrés peritraumático.Conclusión: Los resultados sugieren que, durante la pandemia, los niveles de ansiedad por la muerte, sensibilidad de la ansiedad, y desregulación emocional podrían explicar la heterogeneidad en la sintomatología relacionada al trauma de los individuos.

Age-related similarities and differences in networks of acute trauma-related stress symptoms in younger and older preschool children.

Background: Prior research on trauma-exposed preschool children has found various levels of trauma-related stress symptoms depending on age, which might be explained by developmental factors. Objective: This study uses network analysis to extend prior research and compare symptom presentation in younger and older preschoolers in the acute phase (first 4 weeks) following a potentially traumatic event. Method: Parent-reported trauma-related acute stress symptoms were assessed using the Pediatric Emotional Distress Scale - Early Screener via www.kidtrauma.com. First, the overall symptom severity and symptom levels were compared between younger (1-3 years) and older (4-6 years) preschoolers. Further, two Gaussian graphical models of stress symptoms in younger (n = 242; Mage = 2.3 years; SDage = 0.6 years) and older preschoolers (n = 299; Mage = 4.8 years; SDage = 0.7 years) were modelled and compared. Results: Overall symptom severity did not differ between the groups. Symptom levels for developmental regression and avoidance of talking about the event were higher in older preschoolers. The network structures of the younger and the older preschoolers were largely similar. Highly central symptoms in both networks were trauma-unrelated fear and anger. The connections between fear of reminders and clinginess and trauma-unrelated fear and clinginess were stronger in the older preschoolers' network. The connections between worry and sadness and withdrawal; fear of reminders and creation of games, stories, and pictures; and whininess and clinginess were all stronger in the younger preschoolers' network. Conclusions: Trauma-related stress symptomatology of younger and older preschoolers may not differ greatly in the acute phase. Trauma-unrelated fear and anger seem to be central symptoms in both groups. However, examining symptom-level associations across age groups revealed differential connections that might arise from developmental differences. If replicated in longitudinal and within-subject studies, these findings could help tailor interventions for trauma-exposed preschoolers in the acute phase.

Antecedentes: Investigaciones previas sobre niños preescolares expuestos al trauma han encontrado varios niveles de síntomas de estrés relacionados al trauma dependiendo de la edad, los cuales pueden ser explicados por factores del desarrollo.Objetivo: Este estudio usa análisis en red para ampliar las investigaciones anteriores y comparar la presentación de síntomas en preescolares mayores y menores en la fase aguda (primeras 4 semanas).Método: Se evaluaron los síntomas de estrés agudo relacionados a trauma reportados por los padres a través de la escala de Sufrimiento Emocional Pediátrico ­ Early Screener www.kidtrauma.com. Primero, se comparó la severidad general de los síntomas y el nivel de los síntomas entre niños preescolares menores (1-3 años) y mayores (4-6 años). Luego, se modelaron y compararon dos modelos gráficos gaussianos de síntomas de estrés en preescolares menores (n = 242; Medad = 2.3 años; DEedad = 0.6 años) y mayores (n = 299; Medad = 4.8 años; DEedad = 0.7 años).Resultados: No hubo diferencias en la severidad general de los síntomas entre los grupos. Los niveles de síntomas para regresión del desarrollo y evasión de conversaciones sobre el tema, fueron más altos en los preescolares mayores. Las estructuras en red de los preescolares menores y mayores fueron mayormente similares. Los síntomas altamente centrales en ambas redes fueron el miedo y la ira no relacionados con el trauma. Las conexiones entre el miedo de recordatorios y apego excesivo fueron más fuertes en la red de los preescolares mayores. Las conexiones entre preocupación y tristeza y retraimiento; miedo de recordatorios y creación de juegos, historias y dibujos; y quejumbrosidad y apego excesivo, fueron todas más fuertes en la red de los preescolares menores.Conclusiones: Este estudio indica que la sintomatología de estrés relacionado a trauma en los preescolares menores y mayores no variaría de manera importante en la fase aguda. El miedo y la ira no relacionados al trauma parecen ser síntomas centrales en ambos grupos. Sin embargo, tras examinar asociaciones en los niveles de síntomas entre los grupos etarios, se revelaron conexiones diferenciales que podrían emerger a raíz de diferencias en el desarrollo. Si estos hallazgos se replicaran en estudios longitudinales y estudios controlados, podrían ayudar a adaptar las intervenciones para niños preescolares expuestos a trauma en la fase aguda.

Intolerance of uncertainty, rumination, post-traumatic stress symptoms and aggression during COVID-19: a serial mediation model.

BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic can be identified as a source of traumatic stress. Previous studies have shown that post-traumatic stress and intolerance of uncertainty are associated with aggressive behaviour. OBJECTIVE: In the present study, we aimed to test a serial mediation model, considering rumination and post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) as mediators that link intolerance of uncertainty and aggression, while controlling the confounding effect of crisis-induced health and socioeconomic stressors during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHOD: A total of 714 participants [533 (74.6%) females, 176 (24.7%) males, aged 18-64 years (M age = 25.16, SD age = 9.34)] completed the following self-reported scales: Aggression Scale, COVID-19 stressors checklist, Short Version of the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale, Impact of Event Scale with Modifications for COVID-19, and Ruminative Thought Style Questionnaire. RESULTS: The results revealed that there was an association between intolerance of uncertainty and aggressive behaviours. Moreover, the results of serial mediation analysis showed that intolerance of uncertainty predicts aggressive behaviours via rumination and PTSS. Besides, socioeconomic stressors are significantly associated with the level of PTSS and aggression, while health stressors are not significantly association with the level of PTSS and aggression. CONCLUSIONS: The findings provide several contributions to understand the link between intolerance of uncertainty and aggressive behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic, and confirm the importance of early psychological intervention, especially for those who are more likely to ruminate and suffer from PTSS, to prevent aggression and violence in the long run. In addition to health-related regulations, it is important to take the social and economic aspects of the crisis into account and develop intervention strategies accordingly. Nevertheless, the limitations of cross-sectional mediation analysis in explaining causal relationships should be kept in mind, and future studies should extend these findings using longitudinal data.

Antecedentes: La pandemia por COVID-19 se puede identificar como una fuente de estrés traumático, y estudios previos mostraron que el estrés postraumático y la intolerancia a la incertidumbre están asociados con el comportamiento agresivo.Objetivo: En el presente estudio, nuestro objetivo fue probar un modelo de mediación en serie, considerando la rumiación y los síntomas de estrés postraumático (SEPT) como mediadores que vinculan la intolerancia a la incertidumbre y la agresión, controlando el efecto de confusión de los factores estresantes socioeconómicos y de salud inducidos por crisis durante la pandemia de COVID-19.Método: Un total de 714 participantes (533 [74,6%] mujeres, 176 [24,7%] hombres de entre 18 y 64 años (Medad = 25.16, DEedad = 9.34) completaron las siguientes escalas de auto-reporte: Escala de agresión, Lista de Chequeo de Factores Estresantes por COVID-19, Versión Corta de la Escala de Intolerancia a la incertidumbre, Escala de Impacto de Eventos con modificaciones para COVID-19 y Cuestionario de Estilo de Pensamiento Rumiante.Resultados: Los resultados revelaron una asociación entre la intolerancia a la incertidumbre y las conductas agresivas. Además, el resultado del análisis de mediación en serie mostró que la intolerancia a la incertidumbre predice comportamientos agresivos a través de la rumiación y los SEPT. Además, los factores de estrés socioeconómico están significativamente asociados con el nivel de SEPT y la agresión, mientras que los estresores de salud no están significativamente asociados con el nivel de SEPT y la agresión.Conclusiones: Los hallazgos brindan varias contribuciones para comprender el vínculo entre la intolerancia a la incertidumbre y los comportamientos agresivos durante la pandemia de COVID-19 y la importancia de la intervención psicológica temprana, especialmente para aquellos que tienen más probabilidades de presentar rumiación y sufrir SEPT para prevenir la agresión y la violencia a largo plazo. Además de las regulaciones relacionadas con la salud, es importante tener en cuenta los aspectos sociales y económicos de las crisis, y desarrollar en concordancia estrategias de intervención. No obstante, deben tenerse en cuenta las limitaciones del análisis de mediación transversal para explicar las relaciones causales y los estudios futuros deben ampliar los hallazgos mediante el uso de datos longitudinales.

Physical and Mental Health and Functioning Among Traumatic Brain Injury Close Relatives: The Role of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms.

Severe Traumatic brain injury (sTBI) often instigates widespread long-lasting disability and is accompanied by extensive rehabilitation. Unsurprisingly, sTBI also holds malignant consequences for patients' close relatives. The burden caused by the injury and its severity explains some of the ramifications for the relatives. Additionally, some findings demonstrate that patients with sTBI and their relatives develop posttraumatic stress (PTS) symptoms. However, although the link between PTS symptoms and physical and mental health is well-documented in literature, the effect of PTS symptoms on relatives of patients with sTBI has barely been examined. This study examines the influence of PTS symptoms of patients with sTBI and their relatives on the physical and mental health and functioning of the relatives. Patients who sustained a severe sTBI (Abbreviated Injury Scale of the head region > 3) and close relatives were included in a multi-center, prospective cohort study (TRAST-MI). One-hundred patients and their relatives were assessed at 2, 6, and 12 months post injury. Outcome variables included health-related quality of life (SF-12) as well as emotional, cognitive, interpersonal, and total functioning (PCRS). Relatives' physical health was predicted by relatives' PTS symptoms (Slope=-1.76; p = .043), and mental health was predicted by both patients' (Slope=-2.77; p = .034) and relatives' (Slope=-6.59; p < .001) PTS symptoms. Functioning level was only predicted by patients' PTS symptoms (Slope=-.25; p< .001). The findings emphasize that TBI should be considered a comprehensive traumatic experience reaching further than mere physical damage to the brain and its direct consequences, affecting the injured individual and close relatives.

El traumatismo craneoencefálico grave (TCEG) generalmente provoca una discapacidad duradera generalizada y está acompañado por una larga rehabilitación. Como es de esperarse, el TCEG también tiene consecuencias nocivas para los familiares cercanos de los pacientes. El agobio causado por la lesión y su gravedad explica algunas de las repercuciones en los familiares. Además, algunos resultados demuestran que los pacientes con TCEG y sus familiares desarrollan síntomas de estrés postraumático (EPT). Sin embargo, aunque la asociación entre los síntomas de EPT y la salud física y mental está bien documentada en la bibliografía, el efecto de los síntomas de EPT en los familiares de los pacientes con TCEG casi no se ha analizado. Este estudio analiza la influencia de los síntomas de EPT de los pacientes con TCEG y sus familiares en la salud física y mental y en el funcionamiento de los familiares. Se incluyó a pacientes que sufrieron un TCEG (escala abreviada de lesiones de la región craneana > 3) y a familiares cercanos en un estudio de cohorte prospectivo realizado en varios centros (TRAST-MI). Se evaluó a cien pacientes y a sus familiares a los dos, a los seis y a los doce meses después de la lesión. Entre los criterios de valoración se encontraron la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (SF-12) así como el funcionamiento emocional, cognitivo, interpersonal y total (PCRS). La salud física de los familiares se predijo mediante los síntomas de EPT de los familiares (Pendiente = -1.76; p = .043), y la salud mental se predijo mediante los síntomas de EPT de los pacientes (Pendiente = -2.77; p = .034) y los familiares (Pendiente = -6.59; p < .001). El nivel de funcionamiento solo se predijo mediante los síntomas de EPT de los pacientes (Pendiente = -.25; p < .001). Los resultados enfatizan que el TCE debe considerarse una experiencia traumática amplia que va más allá del mero daño físico al cerebro y sus consecuencias directas, y que afecta a la persona lesionada y a sus familiares cercanos.

Sintomas depressivos, de ansiedade e de estresse em habitantes de munícipio realocado por barragem / Depressive symptoms, anxiety and stress in population in municipality reallocated by dam / Síntomas depresivos, ansiedad y el estrés de la población en el municipio de reubicado por presa

O aumento da necessidade de energia elétrica faz com que a instalação de usinas hidrelétricas seja um investimento importante; entretanto, os impactos ambientais e humanos decorrentes da instalação de barragens precisam ser apropriadamente avaliados. Buscou-se investigar a prevalência de sintomas depressivos, de ansiedade e de estresse de uma população que passou pelo processo de realocação devido à construção de uma barragem para usina hidrelétrica (n=50) em comparação com um município onde não houve este processo (n=50). Foi identificado que, vinte anos após a instalação da barragem e realocação do município, os escores de sintomas depressivos, de ansiedade e de estresse estão na faixa da população não clínica, e foram mais elevados no município de comparação do que no município onde a barragem foi instalada. Estudos sobre a instalação de barragens e realocação humana precisam considerar, além dos impactos ambientais, seus reflexos sobre a saúde mental das pessoas.

The increased need for electricity, especially with less environmental impact, makes the installation of hydroelectric plants an essential alternative. However, environmental and human impacts of the dam installation need to be evaluated in depth. We had investigated the prevalence of depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms of a population that has passed by the relocation process due to construction of a dam for hydroelectric power plant (n=50) compared to another county which had not been passed by this process (n=50). It was identified that scores of depressive symptoms, anxiety and stress are in the range of non-clinical population twenty years after the relocation of the city, and were higher in the county where the dam was not installed. Studies on the impact of the installation of dams and human allocation need to consider the assessment of depressive symptoms, anxiety and stress to identify possible impacts on the mental health.

La mayor necesidad de energía eléctrica hace que la instalación de centrales hidroeléctricas es una inversión importante; Sin embargo, los impactos ambientales y humanos derivados de la instalación de presas deben ser evaluados correctamente. Hemos tratado de investigar la prevalencia de síntomas depresivos, ansiedad y el estrés de una población que pasa el proceso de reubicación debido a la construcción de una presa para hidroeléctricas (n=50) en comparación con un municipio donde no había este processo (n=50). Se identificó que veinte años después de la instalación de la presa y la reubicación de la ciudad, las puntuaciones de los síntomas de depresión, la ansiedad y el estrés están en el rango de la población no clínica, y fueron mayores en el municipio de la comparación. Los estudios sobre la instalación de presas y reubicación humana deben tener en cuenta, además de los impactos ambientales, sus efectos sobre la salud mental.

Relação entre estresse e habilidades sociais em docentes do ensino superior do estado da Bahia / Relationship between stress and social skills in professors in the state of Bahia / Relación entre estrés y habilidades sociales en los docentes universitarios del estado de Bahía

Este estudo pretendeu caracterizar o estresse e as habilidades sociais de docentes do ensino superior do Estado da Bahia. Ao lado disso, buscou verificar a relação existente entre esses construtos. Para tanto, aplicou o Inventário de Sintomas de Stress para Adultos de Lipp e o Inventário de Habilidades Sociais (IHS) em 152 docentes do ensino superior de instituições públicas e privadas da Bahia. Os participantes se dedicavam a diferentes áreas e, em sua maioria, pertenciam ao gênero masculino. Trinta e cinco docentes apresentaram quadros característicos das fases de resistência e quase-exaustão. Ao lado disso, evidenciou-se que os sintomas físicos foram os mais presentes, assim como um baixo repertório de habilidades sociais em "autocontrole da agressividade" e "enfrentamento e autoafirmação com risco". Não houve diferenças significativas em habilidades sociais entre os docentes com sintomatologia de estresse e os sem sintomatologia. Dada a relevância da temática e suas implicações, ressalta-se a necessidade de novas investigações.

This study sought to characterize the stress and social skills of professors in higher education in the state of Bahia. We attempted to verify the relationship between these constructs. To do so, it has been applied the Symptoms of Stress Inventory by Lipp and Social Skills Inventory (HSI) in 152 professors in higher education public and private institutions of Bahia. Participants were engaged in different areas and, in most cases, were male. Thirty-five professors showed characteristic frames phases of resistance and near-exhaustion. In addition, it became clear that the physical symptoms were more present, as well as low social skills in "Self-Control Aggression" and "Coping with risk and self-assertion". There were no significant differences in social skills among Professors with symptoms of stress and Professors without symptoms. Given the relevance of this topic and its implications, it is worth highlighting the need for further investigations.

Este estudio trata de caracterizar el estrés y las habilidades sociales de los docentes de la educación superior en el estado de Bahía. Junto a esto, se intentó verificar la relación entre estos constructos. Para ello, se aplicó el Inventario de Síntomas de Estrés para Adultos de Lipp y el Inventario de Habilidades Sociales (IHS) en 152 docentes de las instituciones públicas y privadas de educación superior de Bahía. Los participantes se dedicaban a diferentes áreas y, en la mayoría de los casos, pertenecían al género masculino. Treinta y cinco docentes mostraron marcos característicos de las fases de resistencia y agotamiento casi total. Junto a esto, se hizo evidente que los síntomas físicos fueron los más presentes, así como un bajo repertorio de habilidades sociales en "autocontrol de la agresividad" y "enfrentamiento y autoafirmación con riesgo". No hubo diferencias significativas en habilidades sociales entre los docentes con síntomas de estrés y los que no tenían esos síntomas. Dada la relevancia de este tema y sus implicaciones, se destaca la necesidad de nuevas investigaciones.

Relación entre calidad de vida en el trabajo y síntomas de estrés en el personal administrativo universitario / Relationship between quality of life at work and stress symptoms in university administrative staff

OBJETIVO: Analizar la relación de la Calidad de Vida en el Trabajo (CVT), con los síntomas del estrés en el personal administrativo de una universidad pública del Ecuador. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Diseño correspondiente con el paradigma cuantitativo, transversal, analítico y relacional. RESULTADOS: Del análisis descriptivo de la muestra de 447 trabajadores, 59.3% mujeres y 40.7% hombres; promedio de edad es 46 años. Tiempo promedio en el cargo es 18 años. Se aplicó cuestionarios: "CVT-GOHISALO" y "Evaluación de Síntomas de Estrés". El 76% de los trabajadores administrativos advierte la presencia de los síntomas fisiológicos de estrés en niveles medio, alto y muy alto. A su vez los síntomas de comportamiento social, intelectuales, laborales y psicoemocionales presentaron niveles bajos de estrés. No hay presencia de trastornos mentales o psicoemocionales. Más de la mitad de la población estudiada estaría en vulnerabilidad al riesgo del desequilibrio en la CVT; la tercera parte de la población estudiada obtuvo una alta satisfacción en el trabajo. CONCLUSIÓN: Este estudio fue inédito, demostró la asociación significativa entre la CVT y los síntomas de estrés. Los resultados permitieron plantear estrategias predictivas para mejorar la CVT en el contexto universitario; alineándose a las políticas de Estado, promover el "buen vivir".

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the relationship of the Quality of Life at Work (CVT) with symptoms of stress on the administrative staff of a public university in Ecuador. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Design corresponding to the quantitative, crosssectional, analytical and relational paradigm. RESULTS: Descriptive analysis of the sample of 447 workers in total, 59.3 % female and 40.7 % male; average age is 46 years old. The average time in office is 18 years. Questionnaires were applied: "CVT-GOHISALO" and "Assessment of Stress Symptoms" 76% of administrative workers, admit to the presence of the physiological symptoms of stress in the medium, high and very high levels. In turn the symptoms of social, intellectual, occupational and psycho-emotional behavior, had low levels of stress. No presence of mental or psycho-emotional disorders. More than half of the studied population would be vulnerable to the risk of imbalance in the quality of life at work. third of the study population, had a high job satisfaction. CONCLUSION: This study was unpublished and showed a significant association between CVT and symptoms of stress. The results allowed to propose strategies to improve predictive quality of life at work in the university context; aligning state policies to promote the "good life".

El mobbing y los síntomas de estrés en docentes universitarios del sector público / Mobbing and symptoms of stress in public sector university faculty

Este artículo trata sobre la presencia de los factores psicosociales en el trabajo. El objetivo del estudio fue identificar la presencia e intensidad de la violencia psicológica, el acoso laboral, los factores sociodemográficos laborales como: género, edad, estado civil, tiempo de dedicación y nivel de formación; y, establecer la relación con los niveles de estrés en docentes universitarios del sector público en Ecuador. Se avaluó a 187 docentes principales de la Universidad Central del Ecuador. Se aplicó el Inventario de Violencia y Acoso Psicológico en el Trabajo (IVAPT-PANDO), el Inventario de Síntomas de Estrés (ISE) y la encuesta de Factores Socio-demográficos Laborales (ESOLA). Los resultados: un 87,2% de los investigados (163 docentes) manifiesta presencia de violencia psicológica; el 91,9% (172 docentes) indica que la intensidad de la violencia psicológica es baja y nula; sobre el Acoso Psicológico (mobbing) 183 docentes (97,8%) sostienen que es nulo o bajo; 4 docentes (2,2%), que es medio y alto; sobre los niveles de estrés, 185 docentes (98,9%) indicaron que el nivel es bajo, 2 docentes (1,1%), que es medio; los síntomas más frecuentes son: dolores de cuello o espalda, explosiones de coraje, fatiga y gastritis. No existe asociación estadísticamente significativa entre las variables investigadas.

This article is about the presence of psychosocial factors at work. The aim of the study was to identify the presence and intensity of psychological violence, bullying, socio -demographic factors such as: gender, age, marital status, and time commitment, level of training and establish the relationship with stress levels University Teachers in the public sector in Ecuador. 187 principal teachers of the Central University of Ecuador were evaluated. Inventory Violence and Bullying at Work (IVAPT - Pando), the Stress Symptom Inventory (ISE) and the Survey of Socio-Demographic Factors Labor (ESOLA) were applied. Results: 87.2% of the investigated (163 teachers) manifest presence of psychological violence, 91.9% (172 teachers) indicate that the intensity of psychological violence is low and nil, about Bullying (mobbing) 183 teachers (97.8%) say it is zero or low, 4 teachers (2.2%) is medium and high, about stress levels over 185 teachers (98.9 %) indicated that the level is low, 2 teachers (1.1%) is medium, the most common symptoms are: sore neck or back, outbursts of anger, fatigue and gastritis. No statistically significant association exists between the variables investigated.